Pursuant to Village Code Sections 4-3B and 4-3C, the Mayor, Board of Trustees, and Fire Chief of the Village of Santa Clara have declared that current drought conditions warrant the implementation of Stage One Fire Restrictions. By order of the Fire Chief, the restrictions prohibit the building or maintaining of campfires and all forms of open burning. The use of UL-approved propane grills with appropriate covers or lids is permitted, while any other outdoor wood- or charcoal-burning devices must be equipped with protective screens. Additionally, underground fire pits used for metal preparation must have proper covers. These restrictions are effective immediately and will remain in place until officially lifted by the Village of Santa Clara Fire Chief.
During The Town of Hurley regular meeting, the council approved a bid for hazardous material abatement at the GO building, a project expected to take up to six weeks and prepare the site for renovations. Members also approved relocating a historic artillery piece for preservation, installing in-vehicle police cameras, and sending the town clerk to professional training events. Following a closed session, a new police officer was hired, and the consent agenda was approved, along with updates on a community event, housing coordination, and revisions to the animal ordinance.
Residents in parts of Luna County may notice increased helicopter activity during daylight hours this week as crews conduct environmental studies for the Southline Transmission project. Aircrafts may fly at low altitudes, around 100 to 150 feet above the ground in some areas. Officials noted that flight crews will take precautions to avoid livestock and sensitive habitats, and emphasized that the activity is part of routine environmental assessment work associated with the project.
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The final Community Workshop for the Fort Bayard Revitalization Plan will take place April 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center’s Archery Room. The project includes three phases: Discovery, which evaluates existing conditions and community needs; Visioning, which establishes priorities for future land use and development; and Plan and Adoption, which finalizes strategies and implementation. Each phase has incorporated stakeholder and community input to help guide the process. The public is encouraged to attend to review the plan’s progress and provide final feedback before completion.
